2017 South Australian Food Industry Awards finalists revealed!

The finalists in this year’s South Australian Food Industry Awards have been revealed!

Announced amid a buzz of anticipation at Sprout Cooking School and Health Studio last night, the range of achievements for which these businesses have been recognised perfectly reflect this year’s theme of ‘breakthrough’, and include both brand new businesses and iconic South Australian food brands.

The South Australian Food Industry Awards Program is in its 19th year, and this year’s finalists perfectly reflect how food manufacturing businesses of all sizes are contributing to the industry’s track record for innovation and leadership, according to Food South Australia CEO Catherine Sayer.

“Often, in our industry, the most creative and successful businesses see their achievements as simply part of doing business,” Ms. Sayer said.

“It’s important for every business to take time to reflect and review what they’ve done, and where they are going. The actual process of applying and participating in the South Australian Food Industry Awards Program is a great opportunity for businesses to do just that.”

The winners of this year’s Awards will be announced at what has become a highlight on the industry’s annual calendar, the South Australian Food Industry Awards Gala Dinner, on 24 November at the Adelaide Convention Centre, hosted by Food South Australia and MC’d by international award-winning food writer and MasterChef judge, Matt Preston.

A great South Australian food family - Tony, Sandra and Joyce Ceravolo, with Minister the Hon Leon Bignell. And they have lots to celebrate as their brand Ashton Valley Fresh is nominated for two awards and Tony is a nominee for this year's Leader Award.

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The 2019 South Australian Premier’s Food and Beverage Industry Awards were launched at Parliament House on Monday 6 May with the theme of ‘Leading the Future’.Food South Australia CEO Catherine Sayer says the new name recognises the importance of the industry to the state through the Premier’s support, and also marks the rapidly growing contribution to the sector by South Australia’s beverage manufacturers.“We have chosen the theme of ‘Leading the Future’ for 2019 because that’s exactly what our industry does, and we’re looking forward to sharing and celebrating the successes of all the businesses who get involved in the awards this year,” Ms Sayer said.Premier Steven Marshall said the South Australian food and beverage industry plays an important role in our state’s economy and has encourage businesses across the state to enter the awards in 2019.This year’s awards include a new category open to emerging businesses who have been in operation between one and three years and are showing significant potential for growth through their response to a market opportunity.Applications for the 2019 awards opened at 9.00am on Tuesday 7 May 2019 and will close at 5.00pm on Monday 1 July. ... See MoreSee Less